Tour Overview
Chart your own course across Namibia, Botswana, and Zimbabwe on a seamlessly booked self-drive. Handpicked lodges and guesthouses replace camp setups, while the route strings together Sossusvlei’s apricot dunes, Swakopmund’s Atlantic energy, Damaraland’s desert wildlife, Etosha’s legendary pans, the Kavango waterways, Botswana’s Okavango Delta and Makgadikgadi salt pans, Chobe’s elephant corridor, and a grand finale at Victoria Falls.
Sesriem - Swakopmund - Spitzkoppe - Twyfelfontein - Palmwag - Etosha South - Onguma Nature Reserve - Rundu - Divundu - Maun - Gweta - Kasane - Victoria Falls (Zimbabwe)
Enjoy the freedom of the open road with the assurance of pre-arranged lodges, local concierge support, and curated experiences that balance your sense of discovery with seamless logistics across three countries.
Tour Highlights
✔ Sunrise over Sossusvlei’s towering dunes and Deadvlei
✔ Coastal adventures and cuisine in Swakopmund
✔ Rock art, desert rhino and starry skies in Damaraland
✔ Iconic game viewing across Etosha and Onguma reserves
✔ River cruises through Kavango, Okavango and Chobe systems
✔ Bucket-list finale at Victoria Falls with optional adrenaline add-ons
Pricing & Booking
Self-Drive Accommodate Experience
Standard Rate
N$ 87,433.00
per person sharing (2 travelers)
Seasonal rates available
Duration
21 days / 20 nights
Vehicle
Fully equipped 4x4
Route
Namibia • Botswana • Zimbabwe
Speak with our self-drive specialists at +264 (0) 81 817 2770 to customise dates, vehicle upgrades, and activity add-ons.
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Day 1: Arrive in Windhoek
Accommodation: Villa Vista Guesthouse – 1 night (B&B) Meals: Breakfast
Touch down at Hosea Kutako International Airport, meet the rental team, and settle into Villa Vista overlooking the capital. Explore craft markets and colonial landmarks if time allows.
Location: Windhoek
Day 2: Windhoek to Sesriem
Accommodation: Desert Camp – 2 nights Meals: Dinner & Breakfast
Cruise past the Gamsberg and Naukluft ranges, crossing the Tropic of Capricorn before descending Spreetshoogte Pass. Sunset paints the desert horizon from your private unit at Desert Camp.
Location: Sesriem
Day 3: Sossusvlei & Deadvlei
Accommodation: Desert Camp Meals: Dinner & Breakfast
Enter the park pre-dawn for Dune 45 and Deadvlei’s ghostly camelthorn silhouettes. Walk Sesriem Canyon’s sculpted gorge before relaxing at camp under staggering night skies.
Location: Namib-Naukluft Park
Day 4: Sesriem to Swakopmund
Accommodation: The Delight Swakopmund – 2 nights (B&B) Meals: Breakfast
Navigate gravel plains via Solitaire and the Kuiseb Canyon to reach the Atlantic. Check into The Delight for vibrant coastal energy and German-Namib fusion fare.
Location: Swakopmund
Day 5: Swakopmund at Leisure
Accommodation: The Delight Swakopmund (B&B) Meals: Breakfast
Choose marine cruises, Sandwich Harbour 4x4 adventures, Living Desert explorations, or dune boarding thrills. Toast the day with oysters and sundowners on the jetty.
Location: Swakopmund & Walvis Bay
Day 6: Swakopmund to Spitzkoppe
Accommodation: Spitzkoppen Lodge – 1 night Meals: Dinner & Breakfast
Point north via Cape Cross’s thundering seal colony before reaching Spitzkoppe’s granite inselbergs. Sunset hikes unveil ancient San rock engravings and star-studded panoramas.
Location: Spitzkoppe
Day 7: Spitzkoppe to Twyfelfontein
Accommodation: Twyfelfontein Adventure Camp – 1 night Meals: Dinner & Breakfast
Traverse Damaraland past Brandberg Mountain to UNESCO-listed Twyfelfontein. Explore petrified forests, organ pipe basalt, and Damara Living Museum culture.
Location: Twyfelfontein
Day 8: Twyfelfontein to Palmwag
Accommodation: Palmwag Lodge – 2 nights Meals: Dinner & Breakfast
A short scenic drive lands you in the Palmwag Concession. Track desert-adapted rhino, oryx, and giraffe on guided game drives amid sculpted red mesas.
Location: Palmwag
Day 9: Palmwag Wilderness Day
Accommodation: Palmwag Lodge Meals: Dinner & Breakfast
Join concession guides for dawn and dusk drives, scan for predators along the Uniab River, and unwind at the pool with sweeping savannah views.
Location: Palmwag
Day 10: Palmwag to Etosha South
Accommodation: Taleni Etosha Village – 1 night Meals: Dinner & Breakfast
Climb the Grootberg Pass toward Kamanjab, optional Himba village visit en route, then enter Etosha via Anderson’s Gate for sunset at Okaukuejo’s famed waterhole.
Location: Etosha South
Day 11: Etosha Game Drive to Onguma
Accommodation: Onguma Bush Camp – 2 nights Meals: Dinner & Breakfast
Safari eastward across Etosha Pan, looping via Halali and Namutoni waterholes. Exit Fisher’s Pan by dusk to overnight on the private Onguma reserve.
Location: Onguma Nature Reserve
Day 12: Onguma Wildlife Encounters
Accommodation: Onguma Bush Camp Meals: Dinner & Breakfast
Swap to guided bush walks, rhino research drives, or hides overlooking Onguma’s waterhole. Birders count over 300 resident species.
Location: Onguma Nature Reserve
Day 13: Onguma to Rundu
Accommodation: Hakusembe River Lodge – 1 night Meals: Breakfast
Journey northeast toward the Kavango. Hakusembe’s riverfront chalets and sunset boat cruise ease you into the lush strip bordering Angola.
Location: Rundu
Day 14: Rundu to Divundu
Accommodation: Ndhovu Safari Lodge – 1 night Meals: Dinner & Breakfast
Follow the Okavango downstream to Popa Falls and Mahango Game Park. Glide along backwaters spotting hippo, crocodile, and prolific birdlife.
Location: Divundu
Quick Information
Travel Style:
Accommodation:
Activity Level:
Best Season:
Vehicle:
Self-drive Accommodated
Lodges
Leisurely to moderate
Apr – Oct (dry season)
SUV/4x4 with GPS
A valid driver’s license is required for all drivers. If this license is not printed in English it must be accompanied by an International Driver’s License or an EU drivers licence is also acceptable.
Day 15: Divundu to Maun
Accommodation: Crocodile Camp Safari & Spa – 2 nights Meals: Breakfast
Cross the Mohembo border into Botswana and skirt the western Delta to Maun. Briefing for optional scenic flights or Moremi day safaris.
Location: Maun
Day 16: Okavango Delta Discovery
Accommodation: Crocodile Camp Safari & Spa Meals: Breakfast
Pre-book a mokoro excursion, Delta flightseeing, or guided Moremi day safari to witness papyrus channels, elephant herds, and rich birdlife.
Location: Maun & Okavango Delta
Day 17: Maun to Gweta
Accommodation: Planet Baobab – 1 night Meals: Self Catering
Head east to Ntwetwe Pan’s moonlike vistas. Join lodge guides for meerkat encounters, quad biking at sunset, or overnight under the stars (seasonal).
Location: Gweta
Day 18: Gweta to Kasane
Accommodation: Kubu Lodge – 1 night Meals: Dinner & Breakfast
Traverse the Kalahari to Chobe River country. Afternoon boat cruise reveals elephant mega-herds, crocodiles, and vibrant waterbirds.
Location: Kasane
Day 19: Chobe Safaris & Into Zimbabwe
Accommodation: Shearwater Explorers Village – 2 nights Meals: Breakfast
Optional dawn game drive inside Chobe National Park before transferring across the Kazungula border to Victoria Falls town. Walk the rainforest viewpoints as mist rises.
Location: Victoria Falls
Day 20: Victoria Falls Free Day
Accommodation: Shearwater Explorers Village Meals: Breakfast
Choose a Zambezi sunset cruise, helicopter flip, white-water rafting, or a day trip back to Chobe. Sample Zimbabwean cuisine in the evening village.
Location: Victoria Falls
Day 21: Departure
Accommodation: N/A Meals: Breakfast
Enjoy a relaxed breakfast before airport transfers for onward flights or additional arrangements.
Location: Victoria Falls International Airport
What's Included
✔ 20 nights of pre-booked accommodation - stylish guesthouses to river lodges
✔ Meals as indicated (Bed & Breakfast, Dinner/Bed/Breakfast, and select self-catering nights)
✔ 4x4 rental arrangement with airport handover and support
✔ Curated driving notes with route suggestions and waypoint highlights
✔ Assistance with activity reservations en route
✔ 24/7 ground support and concierge check-ins
What's Not Included
✕ International and regional flights
✕ Fuel, tolls, and cross-border charges
✕ Meals and beverages not specified in the day plan
✕ National park entrance and conservation fees
✕ Optional excursions and guide-led activities
✕ Comprehensive travel insurance
✕ Personal expenses and gratuities
Clients must ensure that passports, visas or other travel documents are valid for the duration of their stay in Namibia and other areas included in tour. The company will entertain no complaints related to invalid travel documentation.
